Flip saunders is the head coach, president of basketball operations and part owner of the minnesota timberwolves. Implement the 32 halfcourt zone defense this season and. The fact that sometimes it appears as a 1 2 2, other times as a 1, and still other times as a mantoman defense, literally takes the offense out of their comfort zone. If its not open, reset out to the wing on the left. Perhaps, the innovator of matching up out of a zone defense was john egli, former. Our 12 points of an effective matchup zone defense 1.
Here is a link to the second part of this post with some trapping ideas syracuse 23. Every zone defense can be shaped to fit the particular talents of your team. Second, match the offensive alignment by rotating clockwise. The d starts off in a 2 3 zone, but has certain triggers. With the matchup zone defense, the onball defender will play tight as if he was. James gels, from the coachs clipboard basketball playbook. The player with the ball 1 passes to the next perimeter player 2 and basketcuts, a basic giveandgo. One advantage of a match up zone defence is that it may confuse opponents about what defence your team is playing. If you are not sure about teaching a specific type of zone defense, because you think that zone defense doesnt fit with your teams technical skills, then surely that zone defense wont be effective. The 32 zone defense is one of the toughest defenses for your opponents will face with its ability to shut down dribble penetration, force outside jump shots, and guard against easy looks into the post. Offense passes the ball for 25 to 30 seconds this is how long most teams take to attack the zone defense moves on every pass.
Aug 29, 2012 29 aug 2012 matthewmckay team defense, zone defense. Offense leads to defense in coach keno davis system. It is commonly referred to as a combination defense, as it combines certain aspects of mantoman defense and zone defense college head coaches jim boeheim and john chaney were advocates of the matchup zone defense characteristics. At the same time, the zone away from the ball will resemble helpside mantoman defense. P 2 must make the defense come out and play them for the offense to be successful.
Click on the score prediction for any game to see a detailed projection. This attempted to get the open lanes for penetration, passing or shooting. In a clinic back in 2007 coach saunders demonstrated his philosophy on the matchup press showing his rules and matchup responsibilities for each player. However, 9 times out of 10, when an attacker leaves your area, another attacker will come in, and defenders should always be communicating whos got ball and the other attackers. Matchup zone defense is a type of defense used in the game of basketball.
Its also great alternative to the 23 zone for situations that require pressure on the other teams ballhandlers. Attacking 23 zone defense executing ball screen zone plays. How to coach and teach the basketball flexing zone defense. Freses video did not explain anything new that i did not know. Ive been using the 1 2 2 match defense for that last 7 years. This defense rotates, or flexes, to take on a different shape every time the ball moves or players positions change. Ball side you are ball conscious man open is farthest from ball.
Zone defenseeach defender is assigned a particular area of the floorand makes adjustments relative to the position of the ball. The 3 2 instead focuses on allowing for quick closeouts to perimeter players and limiting dribble penetration from the outside. Players are taught to stay with a basket cut until called off. It is the job of x1 and x2 to trade off ball pressure and high post coverage. Teaching, implementing a matchup zone defense winning hoops. Perhaps the most famous user of the matchup zone wa s john chaney, former head basketball coach at temple university. Just because i have a 4man guarding a 2man in the corner or a 5man guarding a point guard in the high post with a 23 zone defense doesnt mean im going to disregard the defense.
Winning with the 122 matchup zone defense basketball. This article discusses and diagrams basketballs matchup zone defenses. Is basically a switching mantoman defence that has one defender on the ball and four defenders close to the paint, including two helpers with the ball 6 eyes on the ball. Even though, you can win more games, avoid playing any type of zone defense, because it can teach bad habits and hinder the longterm development of your players. X3 andx4 straddle foul line stand above block x5 in front of basket toes on broken circle line. It is common practice in basketball to use the zone defense to try and change the rythm of a game. I hope they give you some ideas to apply to your zone defense. You will learn how to teach your players to effectively guard outofboundsunder plays. With the matchup zone defense, the onball defender will play tight as if he was playing mantoman. The guards, x1 and x2, cover everything above the free throw line. It is common practice in basketball to use the zone defense to try and change the rythm of a game or surprise an opponent. He is widely regarded as one the best offensive coaches in basketball. The two postplayers cover the middle of the court to the corner on their respective sides.
University of arizona head mens coach and basketball halloffame inductee lute olson shares dozens of his tips, techniques, and drills for making these 1 and 1 matchup zone defenses and unbelievable addition to a. In the 23 zone, pressure with the two guards typically creates a large vulnerability in the high post area. Even though, you can win more games, avoid playing any type of zone defense, because it can teach bad habits and hinder the longterm development. Third, guard the ball aggressively, contesting all.
Each player must use mantoman defense, area defense, and help defense. The 1 defense used as a matchup defense with strict man principles, a zone with zone principles, and as a 34 court press. Your team, by virtue of how they have played the 221 pressure, may have created a false sense of security on the part of the offense. Position on defense in relation to ball ball in middle lane x1 and x2 straddle circle no more than 2 ft. He has been known to have employed his 122 flip saunders match up zone defense in minnesota and detroit pistons and having success along the way.
Call home to get back into the 1 2 2 set when defenders are confused. A couple of one dribble shots or even just taking one or two dr. Defense fresno 1 zone initial set up 1 and 2 are responsible for everything above the free throw line 3, 4, and 5 take anything at or below we match up with the ball, partner takes high post 1. The post players, x3, x4, and x5 cover everything below the free throw line and are. Cutters would be defended by having the initial zone defender slide with the offensive player, thus changing the face of the zone. Jim boeheim syracuse 23 matchup zone mens basketball hoopscoop. Coach marshall designs his halfcourt matchup zone for easy combination and implementation with the 221 press. Frame 2 zone o 1 2 4 5 3 2 dribbles upas 1 completes hisshallow cut.
The first advantage of the matchup zone defense is that it is a flexible defense. Here is a link to the second part of this post with some trapping ideas syracuse 2 3. Third, guard the ball aggressively, contesting all midrange jump shots and dribble drives. If you show a 1 or a 122 matchup zone, the offense may change to a 212. Presses and traps, zone defense ive never run the 1 halfcourt trap myself but with the right personnel, i think its a potential game changing killer trap that can be employed. Matching zoneeach player is assigned a particular floor area and makes adjustments relative bothto the position of the ball and to the position of any opponent who occupies that area. The 3 2 matchup zone has a similar look to the 2 3 zone but has a distinctive differrence in its goal. Nearly every position featured at least one screen of the top twoman on the zone. The pistons dont foul much because they sag a lot in help positions. It is much less common practice to use the zone defense as a primary defense, yet that is what coach jim boeheim has done for 34 years on his way to 829 wins and a. Two defensive men must constantly defend three offensive men. Match up zone defense for basketball with gregg marshall youtube. To stop the best offensive teams, your matchup zone must be able to defend not only quick cuts but cuts all the way through the matchup zone diag. In a man or zone defence, when the ball is on the wing there should be defenders at the ballside block and elbow early fill.
P2 must make the defense come out and play them for the offense to be successful. Zone o 1 2 4 5 3 1 passes to2 ontheleftwingandbegins cuttingthrough. He has also been the head coach of the detroit pistons and washington wizards. Most recently, in the last 23 years, pitino has developed a matchup zone defense in the halfcourt that many of you are familiar with. The dvd demonstrates the defense a variety of sets. We can adjust this defense to a number of alignments to where we can either defend against an evenguard front zone offense or against an oddguard front zone defense. A killer 1 halfcourt trap john beilein would be proud of posted by bruchu labels. If you dont play zone in games, then hopefully you can use them as you practice your zone attack against your second team in practice. This defense protects the interior versus strong post players and ensures good corner coverage. Jan 16, 2006 there are several versions of the matchup defense, but most of them have the same basic rules and strategies.
Then, add two offensive players in the post and play 5 defense on 7 offense. It is commonly referred to as a combination defense, as it combines certain aspects of mantoman defense and zone defense. An extensive look at rick pitinos defensive system card. Aug 23, 2016 the 1 defense used as a matchup defense with strict man principles, a zone with zone principles, and as a 34 court press. The defense is designed to always have triangle support against the dribble and requires great communication to assure proper matchups are maintained. Matchup defense and special drills video is better. Even though, you can win more games, avoid playing any type of zone. Jan 18, 2012 most recently, in the last 2 3 years, pitino has developed a matchup zone defense in the halfcourt that many of you are familiar with. In the old days, teams using a zone defense usually stuck to a particular zone. Basketball defense matchup zone defense, coachs clipboard. Defense fresno 1 zone initial set up 1 and 2 are responsible for everything above the free throw line 3, 4, and 5 take anything at or below we match up with the ball, partner takes high post. The 23 is looking to protect the interior, force teams into outside shots, and limit post effectiveness.
The 32 matchup zone has a similar look to the 23 zone but has a distinctive differrence in its goal. They did this as total preparation for any offense. This zone is similar to the 2 3 zone that jim boeheim uses at syracuse. The responsibilities for each position are discussed and demonstrated. A great example of tagmatchup zone defensetag that can work with all age groups. The fact that sometimes it appears as a 122, other times as a 1, and still other times as a mantoman defense, literally takes the offense out of their comfort zone. Coach fennellys coaching career is the epitome of solid defense. Think of this before the game and before the season.
Mar 12, 2012 this defense protects the interior versus strong post players and ensures good corner coverage. It doesnt matter if youre searching for a different look to your defensive viewpointstrategy or just something that will perplex your best opponents, this zone defense has it all. This creates one of the advantages for the matchup zone, as it may confuse the opponent as to what defense you are actually playing. The matchup zone part i 4 snapshot heres a quick overview of gene sullivans matchup zone.
This defense features man principles but a zone set up. The initial alignment here shows x1 on the ball against an oddguard front offense. Maybe teachers could let parents fill in the comment section on student report cards this term. Against zone defense, in this case 23 defense, you really can use ball screens to free up open perimeter shots. If we can dictate a favorable matchup, we will call 21match and align in a 2 3 zone look before we get into our matchup zone defense. You must use both man to man and zone defensive principles. The 2 3 is looking to protect the interior, force teams into outside shots, and limit post effectiveness.
Each man has area responsibility and man responsibility. The onball defender closes out and plays tight to his opponent, using the same principles as a good mantoman defense. In this video, eric flannery demystified every rotation and concept to equip you with the basics of a matchup zone defense. Winning with the 1 2 2 matchup zone defense on june 18, 2019. The most often used zone sets were the 23, 212, 122 and the 1. When used properly, the screen can still be effective against a zone defense. During the above video, youll learn about how to teach the pressure matchup zone basketball defense. We can use the zone defense whenwe want to change the game rhythm. The 32 instead focuses on allowing for quick closeouts to perimeter players and limiting dribble penetration from the outside.
The pointguard covers the center of the court, from the highpost area to the top of the key. Mar 01, 2003 to stop the best offensive teams, your matchup zone must be able to defend not only quick cuts but cuts all the way through the matchup zone diag. It is much less common practice to use the zone defense as a primary. Just tough, hardnosed defense built through their practices where they do the same set of defensive toughness drills every day from october to march. By running specific lanes on the court, players wind up on the proper defensive side of. These notes on matchup zone defense are from scott petermans ultimate matchup zone ebook. Your team, by virtue of how they have played the 2 2 1 pressure, may have created a false sense of security on the part of the offense. X1 calls cutter, x4 picks him up, then switches with x5 as 1.
The bigs start in the short corners attack from behind, the point guard is stationary, 5 follows the ball. Our 12 points of an effective matchup zone defense. College head coaches jim boeheim and john chaney were advocates of the matchup zone defense. It is commonly referred to as a c ombination defense, as it combines certain aspects of mantoman defense and zone defense. Commonly, baylors opponents use an two guard front. Here 1 cuts up the middle then to the ballside corner. You couldnt bring soft recruits to practice because theyd be scared. On the pass to 2, 5 gets in the post, 4 replaces on the baseline hes a scoring threat behind the zone. Some of the advantages of playing this type of basketball defense are. X3 and x4 can help the top guards cover the wings if needed, they come as high as the offense. This is can be a very effective zone defense, because it still covers the 3point arc as well as the inside game. Teams, for example, almost always attack a 23 zone with either a 1 or a 122 offensive attack. By mixing traditional mantoman defense principles with the rim protection of a zone, coach mcgeehan takes away the effectiveness of dribble. Frame 3 zone o 1 2 4 5 3 because oftheshallow cut,themajorityof23zones will play 1scatch witha forwarddefender, leaving 4 openon thebaseline.
When the pass is made from 1 to 2, x2 closes out the ball while x1 drops to high post coverage. The premise of a matchup zone defense is to manipulate the opponent into executing its zone offense versus for all intents and purposes a mantoman defense. Monitor built tough for the demands of our commercial customers. Dec 26, 2014 these notes on matchup zone defense are from scott petermans ultimate matchup zone ebook. The offense might even become complacent in attacking your defense. So disregard a defense because of a situation that may rarely occur during a game might be a bit extreme.
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